Managing a nonprofit can be difficult, especially when you have to juggle volunteer scheduling, fundraising, board management and overall communication. Luckily, we live in the age of ever-evolving technology. With the help of virtual apps for nonprofits, you can be more efficient and productive than ever.
In this blog, we’ll go over what to look for when it comes to apps and list five apps we think your nonprofit should check out today.
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What To Look For
When you’re researching apps for your nonprofit, it’s important to consider five key attributes.
Ease of Use
Because apps should make things simpler and more efficient, ease of use is critical. Make sure your organization’s apps are easy to set up, intuitive and accessible for everyone to use with minimal issues.
Customizability
While it’s tempting to think of an app as a solution for an immediate issue, weighing a potential app’s scalability and customizability should be high on your list. A good nonprofit app should be able to address not only your current needs but also your future goals. It should be scalable to fit your team’s structures and imminent growth patterns as well.
Affordability
Nonprofits should be able to access and use apps that’ll be helpful to them, regardless of their size and financial power. Consider an app’s affordability and ensure your investment makes sense. Additionally, the app should give your nonprofit a higher return when it comes to streamlining daily operations or other tasks.
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Support
Look for an app that comes with a strong support system. Your nonprofit’s members should know how to report any issues and who to talk to if they have any app-related questions. For tech support, IT service providers like CMIT Solutions can help you navigate upgrades, updates and interface changes.
Security
Security is crucial, especially if you’re using apps to store or manage customer and staff information and/or billing details. Make sure any app you use has proper security measures in place. You can also partner with a managed IT services provider like CMIT Solutions to safeguard your data and implement and optimize your nonprofit’s apps.
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Helpful Virtual Apps for Nonprofits
Now that you know what to look for in virtual apps for nonprofits, check out five apps nonprofits like yours should be using today.
Board Director
Board Director is a fantastic board management app that helps your nonprofit prepare for and schedule board meetings. Its scheduling tool allows for effortless prep and setup. It also offers options to build or upload agendas, board books, meeting minutes and reports.
Humanity
Figuring out the availability of staff and volunteers can be tricky, especially if you’re preparing for an event. A scheduling app like Humanity can help your nonprofit view availability across the board, schedule shifts, manage time-off requests and process payroll.
Slack
For a nonprofit organization, having a central spot for productive communication is critical. Slack is a popular messaging app that gives your organization the option to create different subchannels, host one-on-one video calls and message people individually or in groups.
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VolunteerMatch
We all know that volunteers are a huge part of a nonprofit’s success. But finding the right ones isn’t always easy. VolunteerMatch is one of the best recruiting virtual apps for nonprofits that helps connect nonprofits with available volunteers by searching through locations, interests and skill sets so you can find the right fit.
HelpBridge
Looking for other ways to raise awareness for your organization’s goals and upcoming events? HelpBridge makes it easy to notify those close to you about your nonprofit’s latest goings-on. With this app, you can rally your community, communicate with supporters and raise awareness daily about what your organization is up to.
Connect With CMIT Solutions of Bothell Today
The right virtual apps for nonprofits can increase collaboration, productivity and efficiency. For even better results, pair those apps with additional IT services from us.
From streamlining IT operations to installing and implementing new cybersecurity solutions, CMIT Solutions of Bothell is here for your nonprofit. Learn more about our services and contact us today.
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